Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen 5 8500G is slightly slower than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $3,709.99 cheaper!
Ryzen 5 8500G68% Score
- Is 3 months newer
- Up to 2693% cheaper – $140.00 vs $3,849.99
- Up to 2601% better value for money
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X64% Score
- Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 2693% more expensive – $3,849.99 vs $140.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 240 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 9% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X boosts 2% higher.
AM5
Sockethelp
sTR5Phoenix2
Codenamehelp
Storm PeakMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon 740M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. It's 6% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 68/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
6% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 68/100, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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